EHR System Implementation & Management 3

Question 1

What does 'system downtime procedure' refer to in EHR management?

Accepted Answer

Pre-planned workflows using paper or backup systems when EHR is unavailable

Answer

Downtime procedures are pre-defined workflows allowing clinical operations to continue using paper or backup systems when the EHR is unavailable.

Question 2

Which metric is MOST useful for measuring end-user adoption of a newly implemented EHR?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of patient encounters documented in the EHR within 24 hours

Answer

Measuring documentation completion rates within a defined timeframe directly reflects how consistently users are engaging with the new system.

Question 3

In EHR project management, a 'risk register' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Catalog identified risks with their likelihood, impact, and mitigation strategies

Answer

A risk register is a living document that tracks potential project risks along with their probability, impact, ownership, and planned mitigation.

Question 4

Which standard is most commonly used to define EHR system interoperability requirements in the United States?

Accepted Answer

HL7 FHIR

Answer

HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is the predominant US standard for EHR data exchange and interoperability.

Question 5

What is the primary goal of a 'post-implementation review' (PIR) after EHR go-live?

Accepted Answer

To assess whether the project met its objectives and identify lessons learned

Answer

A PIR evaluates actual outcomes against project goals, identifies gaps, and documents lessons learned to improve future implementations.

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